Health & Environment

Health & Environment

Europe on high alert as extreme heat kills 74 in France, Germany sizzles

Sat, 27 Jun 2026

A severe heatwave affecting several European countries has caused the deaths of 74 people by drowning in France since June 18, coinciding with Germany recording a new temperature record for the second consecutive day, reaching 41.5 degrees Celsius, said media reports.

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Abu Dhabi Biobank, BioTwin tie-up to expand Human Virtual Twin technology in UAE

Fri, 26 Jun 2026

Abu Dhabi Biobank, a strategic initiative between the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH), the regulator of the healthcare sector in the Emirate, and global health leader M42, has announced a strategic partnership with BioTwin to expand the deployment of their AI-based Virtual Human Twin technology focusing on early detection, prevention and precision health in Abu Dhabi.

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Burjeel Holdings sukuk 3.2 times oversubscribed

Fri, 26 Jun 2026

Burjeel Holdings, a leading super-specialty healthcare group in the GCC, priced its inaugural $500 million Regulation S 5-year senior unsecured Sukuk offering due 2031 under its newly established $1.5 billion Senior Unsecured Sukuk Programme.

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AKI Logistics partners with NMC to deliver end-to-end logistics solutions

Thu, 25 Jun 2026

AKI Logistics, a company of Al Khayyat Investments, has signed a strategic three-year agreement with NMC Group Services, a leading UAE healthcare service provider, to deliver comprehensive warehousing and logistics solutions across all its locations in country.

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Foster + Partners unveils sustainable masterplan for new agricultural city in Oman

Thu, 25 Jun 2026

Foster + Partners has unveiled the detailed masterplan designs for the Al Najd Agricultural City at Dhofar, in collaboration with Omani consultancy Dar Al Handasah. Spanning 54 million sq ft, the City features shaded pedestrian routes as well as retail and leisure spaces for a projected population of 13,000 residents.

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Burjeel launches $1.5bn senior unsecured sukuk programme

Tue, 23 Jun 2026

Burjeel Holdings, a leading super-specialty healthcare services provider in the GCC, has announced that it has received first-time corporate credit ratings from S&P Global Ratings and Moody’s Ratings, alongside the establishment of a $1.5 billion senior unsecured sukuk programme.

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13 killed, 66 injured in Ras Laffan explosion as QatarEnergy assesses damage

Mon, 22 Jun 2026

At least 13 people have been killed and 66 injured after an explosion at Qatar's largest gas facility in Ras Laffan industrial zone on Sunday night, according to the country's interior ministry. The blast occurred as workers were restarting operations that were previously halted in March.

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Amanat Holdings completes 100% acquisition of Cambridge Health Group

Fri, 19 Jun 2026

Amanat Holdings, a leading listed healthcare and education company in the GCC, today announces it has acquired an additional 10.03% stake in Cambridge Health Group (CHG) for AED105 million ($28.59 million), completing the full 100% acquisition of CHG.

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AI can help in climate prediction, but adoption challenges remain: report

Mon, 15 Jun 2026

Artificial intelligence could significantly improve the world's ability to predict and respond to climate-related disasters by enabling faster forecasting and more effective early warning systems, according to a new report. However, AI's potential will only be realised if the technology is trusted and adapted to local conditions, it said.

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Early works begin at BEEAH's flagship real estate development in Sharjah

Sun, 14 Jun 2026

UAE sustainability pioneer BEEAH has announced that early works have begun at its flagship real estate development - Khalid Bin Sultan City - in Sharjah. To date, approximately 90,000 cu m of excavation and 111,000 cu m of filling works have been completed at the project site.